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In deliveryUnited KingdomGoodsFramework agreement£4,570,000Add to pipeline

The Supply of Locking Devices

Awarded to Joseph Gleave & Son Limited

TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED(buyer)

Published
Published 14 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 1 October 2025
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Overview

Leidos Supply Limited has awarded a contract to Joseph Gleave & Son Limited for the supply of locking devices, valued at £10,500,000 over a 4-year term from 5 March 2026, as part of the logistics commodities and services transformation programme for the UK Ministry of Defence. The contract is now in delivery and completion phase.

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Lots (2)

  • Padlocks and Chains

    £10,500,000Won by Joseph Gleave & Son Limited

  • NSPA Locking Devices

    £10,500,000Won by Joseph Gleave & Son Limited

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£4,570,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
14 May 2025
Questions by
25 September 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springsMiscellaneous padlocks and locksDoor locksPadlocks and chainsPadlocksHinges, mountings and fittings

Award outcome

Awarded value
£10,500,000
Award date
3 February 2026
Contract period
28 February 2026 → 27 February 2030
Contract length
4 years
Against estimate
130% above
Bids received
1
Winner
  • Joseph Gleave & Son Limited

This contract ends on 27 February 2030.

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About the winner

Joseph Gleave & Son Limited

Based in
Greater Manchester
Public contracts won
17
Across UK and EU notices

1 other contract from TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED since 2026, worth £23,005,000.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

1

Open and restricted tenders in Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 13% received only one.

Who bid

  • Joseph Gleave and Son Ltd

How bids were scored

  • Qualification Stage
  • Technical Stage
  • Commercial Stage

Market context

Typical award in Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

£178,372

Median of 3,292 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 58.9× the median.

TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED in the last 12 months

26

contracts awarded, worth £146,526,000 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    2 April 2026

  2. Contract

    3 February 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    3 September 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    6 August 2025

  5. Prior Information Notice

    14 May 2025

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